UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS

GCE Ordinary Level

SPECIMEN MARK SCHEME





2048 RELIGIOUS STUDIES
2048/02 Paper 2 (Written), maximum raw mark 60





This specimen mark scheme is an aid to teachers and students, to indicate the requirements
of the examination. It shows the basis on which Examiners award marks. It only provides brief
notes and does not give detailed sample answers. It does not indicate the details of the
discussions that take place at an Examiners meeting before marking begins.

All Examiners are instructed that alternative correct answers and unexpected approaches in
candidates scripts must be given marks that fairly reflect the relevant knowledge and skills
demonstrated.
















NOTE: the following suggested responses serve as a guide. Credit is given for answers which are
accurate and valid, and marks awarded according to the level descriptors.

NB: Candidates answers should be in continuous prose.

SUGGESTED RESPONSES

Section A: The Life and Teaching of Jesus as portrayed in Lukes Gospel

1.

a) Luke 2.8-14
do not be afraid
I bring good news of great joy
for all the people
today, a saviour has been born
in the town of David
He is Christ the Lord
sign = baby wrapped in cloths
lying in a manger [7]

b) Luke 2.1-7
Caesar Augustus ordered a census
everyone registered in own town
Joseph went from Nazareth to Bethlehem to register
Bethlehem = town of David
Joseph belonged to house and line of David
took Mary, pledged to him
expecting a child born in Bethlehem
(max of 4 marks if no ref. to David) [5]


2. Luke 7.36-50

a) woman brought alabaster jar of perfume
wept at Jesus feet, wet his feet, wiped with hair
kissed his feet, poured perfume on them
Simon thought critically of Jesus
Jesus calls Simon, tells story of two debtors
whom would he love most? one with biggest debt cancelled
Jesus compares actions of Mary with Simons omissions
womans sins forgiven because she loved much
Jesus forgives woman, your sins are forgiven
faith saved you / go in peace [7]

b) forgiveness depends on love towards the offended
forgiveness depends on penitence
forgiveness is a matter of intention / realisation, desire to make right
forgiveness is a matter of humility on part of offender
forgiveness is a matter of love and gentleness by offended one
any other relevant comment
or 1 for point + 1 for development (up to 5) [5]


3. Luke 10.30-37

a) man from Jerusalem to Jericho, fell among thieves
stripped, beaten, left half dead
priest, passed by; Levite, passed by
Samaritan took pity
bandaged, oil and wine, own donkey to inn
next day paid, promised to meet extra expense
which of three neighbour?
lawyer: one who showed mercy
Jesus: go and do likewise [7]

b) Luke 10.25-29
(i) Lawyer: what do to inherit eternal life?
Jesus: what is written in law?
Lawyer: Love God and Love neighbour
Jesus: Do this and you will live
Lawyer: Who is my neighbour? to justify himself

(ii) Samaritans not on speaking terms with Jews
would expect priest and Levite (Jews) to show compassion
Samaritan last person expect to respond
Samaritan puts the Jews to shame
any other relevant comment [5]


4. Luke 19.1-10

a) Zacchaeus short, climbed tree, to see Jesus
Come down, I must stay at your house today
Zacchaeus welcomed Jesus
People : he is guest of a sinner
Zacchaeus: will give half wealth to poor, if cheated restore fourfold
Jesus : today, salvation has come to this house
Z = Son of Abraham
Son of Man came to seek and save what is lost [7]

b) Lukes interest in the sinner
Jesus offers himself to all, i.e. calls the sinner
Jesus surprises people by his choice of host
Z. repents and intends to make amends
Jesus accepts Zs penitence
Jesus commends Z the taxgatherer (salvation to the house)
Jesus calls a sinner, a Son of Abraham
Jesus seeks sinners, etc.
any other sensible comment
any 5 1 or 1 for statement + 1 for development to max of 5 [5]


5. Luke 24.1-12

a) Luke 24.1
took spices to anoint body [1]

b) Luke 24.2-12
stone rolled away, entered, body of Jesus gone
two men in white
women afraid (bowed, faces to ground)
why look for the living among the dead?
not here, is risen
remember what he said re. Son of Man
must be delivered, crucified, rise again
reported to eleven and others [7]

c) not believe
would seem nonsense
Peter ran to tomb
saw strips of linen by themselves
left wondering at what had happened [4]
Section B: The Birth of the Church as portrayed in the Acts of the Apostles
Chapter 1 to 21 : 15

6.

a) Acts 1.21-22
with apostles/brethren
all time Jesus went in and out among them
from Johns baptism
until ascension
witness of resurrection [5]

b) Acts 1.23-26
chose/put forward two
Joseph/Barsabbas/Justus and Matthias
prayed
Lord, you know hearts of all men
show us whom you have chosen
cast lots
lot fell on Matthias
counted among the twelve [7]


7.

a) Acts 10.11-16
heaven opened
large sheet let down by 4 corners
animals, reptiles, birds
voice: kill and eat
not so, never eaten anything impure or unclean
do not call impure what God has made clean
three times, taken back to heaven [7]

b) Acts 10.44-48
Holy Spirit descended while Peter speaking
Jews present astonished Holy Spirit given to Gentiles
spoke in tongues, praising God
no laying on of hands
before baptism with water (Peter ordered baptism)
gentiles treated same as Jews
any other relevant comment
(must recognise Holy Spirit given to gentiles to obtain full marks) any [5]


8.

a) Acts 9.26-28
Paul fled from Damascus after conversion
came to Jerusalem
tried to join apostles
apostles feared him (previous conduct)
not believe he was a disciple
Barnabas took him to apostles
Barnabas vouched Paul had seen Lord
Barnabas affirmed Paul had preached Jesus in Damascus
accepted by apostles, preached in Jerusalem [7]

b) Acts 15.36-41
Paul proposed 2nd missionary journey to revisit 1st missionary journey places
Barnabas wanted to take John Mark
Paul thought it unwise because of earlier desertion
at Perga / Pamphylia
disagreement, Barnabas took Mark
Paul took Silas (different direction) [5]


9. Acts 14.8-19

a) tore clothes, rushed into crowd
we are only men, human like you
we bring good news
turn from those worthless things to living god
who made heaven, earth, sea, etc.
in past let nations go own way
not left himself without testimony
shown kindness by giving rain, crops, food, etc.
stopped crowd sacrificing to P & B [7]

b) responsible = Jesus from Antioch and Iconium
reasons
considered Paul a turncoat / traitor
jealousy - of gentiles
did not regard Jesus as Messiah
did not like to be blamed for Jesus death
resented offering salvation to gentiles
place of the Law in their lives
jealous of Pauls success as a Christian teacher
jealous / alarmed at growth of Christian movement
any other relevant comment
any 4 1 or 1 for comment + 1 for development to max of 4 [5]


10.

a) Acts 9.36-42
Dorcas ill, died, washed, laid in upper room
disciples sent for Peter (from Lydda)
widows weeping, showing Dorcas needlework
Peter sends widows and disciples from room
knelt and prayed
Tabitha arise
eyes opened, sat up
Peter took her by hand, presented her alive
news spread, many converts [7]

b) Acts 20.7-12
Paul accepted as one who preached with authority
Pauls preaching was captivating (until midnight)
presided over breaking of bread
could calm brethrens fear
power to restore life
any other relevant comment [5]